Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Friday, November 20th, 2020
1. Nigeria Spends $500m Annually On Importation Of Palm Oil – FG
Government officials on Thursday disclosed that Nigeria was spending about $500m annually on importing palm.
2. N26.9bn COVID-19 Expenditure: Reps Clear SDG Boss
The House of Representatives Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) says it did not query the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) over alleged award of N26.9bn COVID-19 related contract.
3. INEC Leadership: Lawan Denies Receiving Bribe To Confirm Yakubu’s Reappointment
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has denied reports that he collected ₦2 billion from former Professor Mahmood Yakubu to facilitate his reappointment as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
4. Police Unveils Cybercrime Reporting Portal
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the launch of a cybercrime reporting web portal.
5. Labour Wants African Nations To Build Industrial Capacities
The organised labour says there is need for African Nations to make conscious effort to build the domestic industrial capacities of their nations.
6. Buhari Commends Zulum Over Projects Of UMTH
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, for the approval of construction and equipping of an auditorium at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
7. Unpaid Allowances: Ondo Workers Issue Eight-Day Ultimatum
Ondo State Chapter of Organised Labour Unions on Thursday says the state government was yet to fulfil various previous agreements reached with them over their demands on salaries and deductions payment.
8. Panel Orders Police To Provide Report On Whereabouts Of 2 Brothers
The National Human Rights Commission panel investigating alleged human rights violations by the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad has ordered the Nigeria police to provide reports on the whereabouts of two brothers, whose matter is before the panel.
9. LASG Hosts Workshop For Children With Special Needs
Lagos State Government on Thursday held a sensitisation workshop for children with special needs through the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA).
10. Lagos State Govt Urges Use Of Public Toilets, Creates Task Force
Lagos State Government has promised to build more public toilets to curb open defecation and achieve a cleaner city.
11. 37 Policemen Killed, 196 Injured During #EndSARS Crisis – Lai Mohammed
Lai Mohammed, minister of information, says media outlets gave prominence to “hoax massacre” but fail to dwell on the destruction and violence that trailed the #EndSARS protests.
12. Umahi Defection: More PDP Governors Will Join APC —Yahaya Bello
The Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, has claimed that nine more opposition Governors would cross over to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
13. No Plan To Return To APC — Ortom
Gov. Samuel Ortom says he has no plan to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) which he left for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to win a second term as Benue governor.
14. Umahi Defection: PDP Governors Reiterates Loyalty To party
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) say they are focused on good governance in their respective as a way of strengthening the party and making it popular among Nigerians.
15. Ortom Will Stay In PDP Despite Invitation by APC Top Guns – Aide
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has no intention of leaving the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and rejoining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
16. Igbo Youths Commends Launch Of Operation Crocodile Smile VI In Southeast
The Igbos in Nigeria Movement has thrown its weight behind the efforts of the Nigerian Army to ensure security in the Southeast.
17. Renowned Economist, Albert Okumagba Is Dead
Renowned economist and stockbroker, Albert Egbaroghene Okumagba, is dead, a family source confirmed.
18. VIDEO: Excited Mother Gifts Her Daughter A Brand New Car For Passing WAEC
In a viral video now trending online, the excited mother was seen presenting a brand new Hyundai Elantra to her intelligent daughter for making her proud.
19. Lockdowns Wouldn’t Be Necessary If 95% Of People Wore Masks – WHO
Lockdowns could be avoided if everyone followed health measures such as wearing masks, a World Health Organization’s top Europe official said on Thursday, CNN reports.
20. Coronavirus: CDC Urges Americans Not To Travel For Thanksgiving
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has told Americans to avoid travel for the Thanksgiving holiday amid soaring Covid-19 cases.
21. UK Scientist Invents Face Mask That ‘Kills’ Coronavirus
Gareth Cave, a scientist in Nottingham, has invented a face mask that “kills more than 90% of flu and coronavirus”.
22. Opinion: Thou Shall Not Shoot – By Bashorun J.K. Randle
Dealing with Lagosians (and other Nigerians) in the diaspora after the shooting of unarmed peaceful protesters on 20th October 2020 has been a traumatic experience.
23. Opinion: Kamala Harris: It Was All for Her and Many Others
Hillary Clinton became the first woman nominated for President of the United States of America when she won her Democratic Party ticket in 2016 but lost to the current out-going President, Donald Trump.
24. Bobby Brown Jr., Son Of Singer Bobby Brown, Found Dead
According to reports, the 28-year-old was found dead on Wednesday in his home in the L.A. area.
25. Conor McGregor Signs His Bout Agreement For His Rematch With Dustin Poirier
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) boxer, Conor McGregor has signed his bout agreement to face Dustin Poirier
26. Arsenal Star Luiz ‘Drew Blood’ From Ceballos In Violent Training Ground Clash
Arsenal duo David Luiz and Dani Ceballos were reportedly involved in a furious training ground bust-up during the international break which led to the on loan Real Madrid midfielder drawing blood.
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